OceanMind Jewelry

Enough with crazy markups! Our philosophy is that women should be able to own high-quality, long-lasting jewelry without spending a crazy amount of money.

We make our products with materials and quality specifications befitting of leading luxury brands. However, you will find that our prices are similar to those of mid-market brands selling products made with lower quality materials.

Learn more about what makes OceanMind jewelry unique below…

Materials in OceanMind Jewelry

  Sterling silver: Sterling silver is a standard material in high quality jewelry. It is precious metal alloy made of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals. This is a wonderful base material because it is long-lasting and flexible. Did you know? Our silver-tone pieces are all plated in rhodium, a rare, precious metal that gives the piece extra shine, lustre and durability.

Gold vermeil: (vehr-may) A high quality type of gold-plated jewelry. Its base material is sterling silver and it has a super thick layer of gold plating for long-lasting colour and shine. The gold must be at least 10k and the plating at least 2.5 microns thick to be labelled “gold vermeil” according to US Federal Trade Commission regulations.

OceanMind’s gold vermeil pieces use 22k gold with a 14k gold tone and a thickness of 2.5-3 microns. That is 5x thicker than regular “gold-plated” jewelry and ~100x thicker than regular “flash-plated” jewelry, which means a OceanMind gold vermeil piece will outlast regular gold-plated and flash-plated jewelry by many years. Did you know? Canada has lower quality standards for ‘gold vermeil’; the plating needs to be only 1 micron thick. Be cautious about the ‘gold vermeil’ label when shopping online and always ask for the plating thickness if it’s not specified.

Solid 14k gold: The ultimate luxury material, gold is a rare precious metal that does not oxidize or discolour. We use 14k gold, which means it is 58.33% gold. We chose this colour for its beautiful, subtle hue and its durability.

Sustainability

Sustainability is a core value of our brand…after all, we started OceanMind because we were fed up with the ‘throwaway’ attitude of fast fashion.

Our current sustainability efforts span four areas:

 Longevity (product design): We make our products with the highest quality materials and ultra-thick plating so that they provide for years and years – if not a lifetime – of enjoyment. That’s the reason we exclusively use high quality materials like sterling silver, gold vermeil and solid 14k gold.

  Recycled materials where possible: Our solid 14k gold items are made with 100% recycled gold, and our sterling silver items are made with recycled silver.

  Packaging: Our packaging boxes are made with recycled grey board, and the paper in our boxes and inserts are from FSC-certified sources.

  Offsetting carbon emissions: We offset emissions of every shipment for purchases made on the OceanMind webshop. This is funded completely by us, at no cost to our customers.
We are always working on improving. Please contact contact@blingblingstone.com if you have any comments or suggestions!

Jewelry Packaging

Everything you need to know about our packaging options…

Gift-Ready Packaging

Gifting has never been easier. Products in this packaging come with a recyclable box tied in ribbon and a velvet jewelry pouch. We also slip one reusable cotton pouch into every jewelry shipment.

Luxury Packaging

The ultimate luxury. Products in this packaging come with a velvet-lined, hinged jewelry box tied in ribbon. The order will come wrapped in tissue paper and sealed with a Linjer sticker. We also slip one reusable cotton pouch into every jewelry shipment.

Minimal Packaging

Our most sustainable packaging option. We’ll skip the fancy boxes and pouch and ship your jewelry protected in beautiful, reusable velvet jewelry pouches. To ensure that no packaging is wasted, your piece may arrive in pink or grey pouches as we transition to navy pouches. Opt in for minimal packaging at checkout.

Jewelry Care

Our tips on caring for your jewelry pieces

We want your jewelry to keep in tip-top shape for years to come!

 A good rule of thumb: put your jewelry on last (after makeup, perfume, sunscreen etc.) before you leave home, and take it off first thing when you get home.

Keep your jewelry away from water, lotions/creams, perfume, sweat and other liquids. If your piece gets wet, wipe it dry.

Avoid swimming, bathing or showering with jewelry on. (On solid 14k gold jewelry, contact with moisture can dull the shine. On sterling silver, contact with moisture can induce tarnishing!)

If your piece oxidizes/tarnishes, you can use our treated Jewelry Polishing Cloth to easily remove tarnish. You can also scrub the tarnish gently with a toothbrush and warm water.

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